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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 304.03 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 304.03 and 180.03 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 304.03 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/304.03 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 304.03 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 54,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,734.52/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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